525 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
$2,199,000
MLS: SB26012633
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
1,682
Lot
0.07 ac
Year Built
1940
MLS #
SB26012633
Days on Market
12
Listed
Jan 20, 2026
Description
Incredible opportunity, unlimited character and endless potential all packed into this ultra-charming, craftsman beach home right at the front doorstep of Downtown Manhattan Beach! Literally the last single-family home as you enter into DTMB where all the action, shops, bars, restaurants & boutiques greet you with a crystal blue ocean glisten cascading as your backdrop. An extremely rare find, this 2-level storybook home embraces a vintage beachy feel and lifestyle… a throwback to the classic beach days of yesteryear, you can cancel your uber & door dash accounts and lock up your car keys… just grab a pair of flip-flops and literally everything you could ever want/need is right out your front door. A few blocks to the sand, strand & pier and everything in between… from Shellback & Strand House to The Kettle, up to Shade MB and the greenbelt, your entire world just got compressed into a 10-minute stroll. After a long day of sun & salt, “wine down” in the sanctuary, private backyard patio space… perfect indoor/outdoor flow from the rear family room that offers a great setting for entertaining or just a quiet retreat of relaxation. Situated on a sizable sand section 30x100 lot with broad zoning, you can also enjoy endless long-term potential with a variety of creative build and re-purpose options. Surrounded by the best schools in the South Bay (just blocks to Martyr’s or Pacific and a stones-throw to MBMS, Mira Costa) Conveniently just minutes to LAX and 105/405 fwys. Priced to sell .. don't miss your chance on this one!
Location
Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, CA 90266
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Joe Buck · Compass
Payment estimate
$15,575
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $219,900 · Loan: $1,979,100
- Principal & Interest
- $12,160
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $2,291
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $825
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Today's Rates
As of Apr 23, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.23%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.58%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Manhattan Beach home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $76,965 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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